Tail Numbering

[1938BF50]

Are the tail numbers done in dope (on a ceconite/dope finish) or another type of paint? Do you favor the purchased paint masks or make your own masks? Looks like a set of masks will only run a little over $40. Thanx

[crispy critter]

Re: Tail Numbering

You can do them in dope or some other approved paint method allowed in your covering STC. Personally I use vynel stickers made by the local graphics shop. Work great,hold up forever(if you use the good vynel),they can use computer grapics to make them any style you like, and they are sooooo easy to put on. Takes a few minutes and your done....no scuffing,no masking,no mess. Plus you can have them made up for under a $100 bucks in most places.

[astjp2]

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Go to any sign shop and 2" custom cut decal numbers will cost only about $40.00 in just about any color. Tim

[crispy critter]

Re: Tail Numbering

Tim,
There is a problem with that....even the small numbers are required to be at least 3" tall. As long as you use the 3" numbers you'll be fine.

[astjp2]

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Kevin, Take a look at FAR 45.22b1, 2" is legal if the aircraft is 30 years or older. Tim

[crispy critter]

Re: Tail Numbering

I was thinking they had to be at least 3" high and 2" wide...I will look it up in a few.

[Chet Peek]

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Is this for your '38? If so the original numbers are 6" high, I beleve, with an NC above . You can scale off some of the factory photos in the book, page 63. You can also have an original Taylorcraft logo made, with the large "T" at each end.

Chet Peek

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Tail Numbering

They are 5" high, which is odd until you do the math to lay them out. I have some rudders here with the original covering and that is the size they were when I measured them

Mike

[midniteflyer52]

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Tribe,

Well, this is an interesting topic. We start with 2" numbers, then 3", then 5 and finally 6". So, I had to down to my shop and confirm what I suspected. My original rudder from a '41 Deluxe measures 4"! Did the number size change over the years? Moody Aerographics made my mask at 4". Mike, toss a coin and call in it the air.

Best regards to all
Glen Brodeur
Putnam,CT

[1938BF50]

Re: Tail Numbering

Thanx all! I have scaled several photo's and do come up with approx 5" with the "NC" above.

Chet,

Yes, this is for NC20407, my 11/38 Taylor -Young. Would it have the Taylorcraft logo on the tail?

[Carl E. Carson]

Re: Tail Numbering

I had a local sign shop do the original type with large T on front and back of
TaylorcrafT. Looks great, painted with dope on my '40 BC-65, NC29624, Ser. # 2466. It should be back in the air in September '07.

Carl Carson

[Winston L.]

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How much would it cost me to get a set for my airplane? I need a black set.

[1938BF50]

Re: Tail Numbering

http://nnumbers.com/nnumbers/#pricing

[1938BF50]

Re: Tail Numbering

Is this for your '38? If so the original numbers are 6" high, I beleve, with an NC above . You can scale off some of the factory photos in the book, page 63. You can also have an original Taylorcraft logo made, with the large "T" at each end.

Chet Peek

Chet,

You are correct(sorry I doubted). The tail numbering on pg 63 scales within a fraction of 6" high. (47 1/2" x .151)/ 1.187 = 6.04".

[1938BF50]

Re: Tail Numbering

I have searched all the threads and can not come up with a source for the prewar Taylorcraft logo with the large T on both ends(as applied to vert fin). Can anyone advise if this artwork exists? Thanx